pinworm

pin·worm

 (pĭn′wûrm′)

n.

Any of various small nematode worms of the order Oxyurida that are parasitic in vertebrates and certain invertebrates, especially Enterobius vermicularis, a species that infests the human intestines. Also called threadworm.

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pinworm

(ˈpɪnˌwɜːm)

n

(Animals) a parasitic nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infecting the colon, rectum, and anus of humans: family Oxyuridae. Also called: threadworm

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pin•worm

(ˈpɪnˌwɜrm)

n.

a small nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infesting the intestine and migrating to the anus, esp. in children.

[1905–10]

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pinworm - small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children Enterobius vermicularis, threadworm nematode, nematode worm, roundworm - unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic Enterobius, genus Enterobius - pinworms

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Translations

pinworm

n oxiuro, pequeña lombriz blanca que afecta en particular a los niños

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